Saturday, 30 May 2015

What a nice surprice to see a new design product by Oskar Zienta, with some kids’ dedicated objects! In the design world the name Oskar Zienta rings a bell of innovative design and smart technologies.

His new “ PAKET” - is a first project made out of wood. In my option, follow by such a strong trend of DIY , the furniture pieces are very easy to personalise , since they are delivered raw, with no finish. You can paint it and decorate it to your personal wishes.PAKET would be ideal for student spaces, homes of young families, or small start-ups….and like you see on the photos also for kids!

I have to honesty say, that this is not really my favourite aesthetics and I definitely prefer Oscar Zienta more futuristic innovative design. What do you think ?

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

is a concept store for independent Finnish art, design and craft with themed exhibitions changing every month. You can find at LOCAL a mix of recognised and up-and-coming artists. It’s not only local, because there is also an online shop for smaller products and selected photographs, including some handmade and/or unique items. Should I say more ? I would love to go to Helsinki ….

Friday, 22 May 2015

My older son is now 8 and a half and I notice that on one hand he is still pretty childish but on the other he would like to be so cool and independent. He would go to bed with his favourite little bear, hang his favourite drawings around him and then only the sophisticated black shirt is an option for a day outfit. Do you recognise this ? For me it is sort of in between phase of life , which I think can be called - pre-teen. His room is then also a bit of mix of things from different ages and that’s what we also tried to imagine in our studio. Pre-teenager’s room with Rafa-kids’ black K desk and X stool. You can see his lego boxes, which he absolutely loves, pillows and cuddly, and a bit of messy space, because he doesn’t care so much….

We believe the K desk can be used for many years to come, because it is such a sophisticated furniture piece, for kids of any age.

Special thanks to Paulina Arcklin for this inspiring day and styling the pictures and to Maike Timmerman, for this beautiful wooden snake / designfuersheim.

Monday, 18 May 2015

Today our Monday’s inspiration for you, is a bit different from what you used to see here. No more perfect mix-match children’s rooms deco. We go for ‘Boho Vibe’.

Term ‘Bohemian’ in a modern usage is applied to people who live unconventional, usually artistic lives. Bohemian decorating is very personal and original. Their owners often travel to exotic places around the world, collect original finds and take it back to transform their homes. These spaces are defined with a lot of textiles, colour and art . The style is just perfect to create casual and playful kids’ rooms. Bohemian decoration is made with a lot of creativity, it can be more minimal ( what I prefer) or can be a real explosion off colour and texture. We will spot different furniture , classic designer’s pieces, vintage finds and modern deco. I’m more than sure that if we would let kids create their own space, they would turn ‘Bohemian’ very fast , since they are little artists themselves.

Sunday, 17 May 2015

I can imagine , that not all off us have green fingers and time to take care of the plants, right ? The new Watercolor Painting from My Deer Artare a great alternative or addition to your green friendly home. The trend of “ urban jungle” and adopting greenery into our interiors is very strong at the moment…which I accully like and appreciate a lot! It’s never enough of the beautiful shapes and textures of leaves and plants around me. I’m so thankful to have a city garden that I can open the doors to and enjoy it each day…..

Friday, 15 May 2015

After 2 weeks of holiday we have few days off again. Like you see on the pictures, we didn’t have to go to Australia to feed this little australians Loris parrots….Avifauna is a park with birds from all around the world and I can highly recommend it for a visit with kids. The place is small and you can easy walk around even with smaller kids and discover the world of exotic animals and even feed them! Loris parrots are eating nectar from flowers. In Avifauna you can get a little cup with magic mixture for this colourful parrots…and you will get trouble to drive away from them! My boys absolutely loved it.

Thursday, 14 May 2015

How many children’s stores you know which make each season their own e-magazine?

Well, not that many in my option. Cécile Roederer, owner of the Smallablesays “ The magazine is precisely their DNA, the essence of their universe. “ I think it’s the most interesting way to show the style of the store and to inspire your customers. “I love the idea of a concept store. When you say concept store, you are saying not just a shop but the discovery and creation of an entire lifestyle” .

Smallable, is an online kids’ department store for 0-16 years old, and offers very well selected kids’ designer clothes, and also kids’ furniture and interior design accessories for bedrooms, nurseries and teenagers! This inspiring pictures are made by Pierre Rochand and styling is made by Léonie Escolivet for the new summer season magazine.

For an interesting interview with Cécile Roederer please have a look here: nettementchic

Sunday, 10 May 2015

I’m back! It was a long break, wan’t it? Did you miss my posts a bit? Well I’m ready to get back to you with new inspirations, ideas and interesting content.

Let’s start our new week with a splash of joy, happiness and energy of yellow colour.

It’s not a big secret that Rafa-kids likes yellow a lot and tries to add it to a children’s rooms here and there. A bit of yellow will brighten your child’s room very quick. What about a little yellow pillow, bedding set or this wonderful “you are my sunshine” text on the wall ? The days are longer and warmer now, and I always feel like changing things around me and add a bit of colour into our monochromatic house. Would you dare to?

I wish you a wonderful new week ahead!

Great tips how to decorate with black&yellow , please have a look here.